Protect Yourself: What Every Woman Needs to Know
This week, I’m diving into a topic that’s incredibly close to my heart: self defense and self protection, especially for women and those at a disadvantage.
I’ve been training in martial arts since I was 15—I'm a brown belt in jiu jitsu and hold black belts in both krav maga and tae kwon do—but this episode isn’t about fighting. It’s about the part of self defense that matters most: paying attention.
I’m talking about what security expert Gavin DeBecker calls “pre-incident indicators”—those gut feelings, subtle shifts in someone’s behavior, tone, or body language that often happen before anything bad occurs. The truth is, these warning signs are easy to overlook, but they might be the only warning you get.
This episode is about trusting your intuition, reading your environment, and knowing that your awareness is your first and most powerful line of defense.
Please share this with the women in your life—and with anyone who might benefit. And if you’ve never read The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker, I can’t recommend it enough. It could change the way you move through the world.
If you’re interested in martial arts or self defense and don’t know where to start, feel free to reach out. I’d be honored to point you in the right direction.
Above all—stay safe. You are worth protecting. And I believe that self defense is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself. It’s powerful. It’s freeing. And with the right people, it can even be fun.
From my heart to yours. 💛
Resources:
The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker
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